Author Archives: Michael Patton

About Michael Patton

Michael R. Patton, in his own words, “likes to make stuff”. This stuff includes novels, new fables and myths, poetry, cartoons, essays, and videos. The ideas that run through that work can be found in the titles of his books. For example: “Searching for My Best Beliefs”. Basically self-taught, he describes his slow, tedious journey of discovery as “crawling blindfolded through the labyrinth”. He has lived and worked all over the United States.

seeing the metaphor after forty-seven years

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Michael Patton

A few days ago, I was finally able to see the movie advertised in the poster above.  I’d wanted to catch it during its initial release, back in 1977.  Not because of a review I’d read or a preview I’d … Continue reading →

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O Lucky Man!

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Michael Patton

I found exactly what I wanted in this life… According to a dream from two years ago.  In the dream… I’m walking along a downtown street with someone who I haven’t seen since childhood.  We’re headed to a place a … Continue reading →

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another deposit

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Michael Patton

Yes, as stated in the poem below, I believe that what I learn in this life goes into a big bank of knowledge. A bank that contains the accumulated wisdom of the Universe. A good belief, I believe.  This way, … Continue reading →

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fable of the man who saw his education in a night of dreams

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Michael Patton

While walking a winding path through a dense dark forest, the hero of our story awoke… …to discover he’d only been dreaming.  No, he was actually climbing up a steep rocky mountain, the peak hidden in the clouds high above. … Continue reading →

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